May 22 2014

Members of the Move

The Greater Midwest Chapter

Congratulations to past GMC President David Almond, who was recently named Area Director of Sales and Marketing for Starwood Hotels. He is based at the W Hotels of Chicago. Dave previously was Complex Director of Sales and Marketing at Sheraton Chicago/Westin Chicago River North.

Kelly M. Fox, CAE, is now Vice President, Meetings and Events for the Institute of Food Technologisits. Most recently she was Director of Convention and Meeting Planning at American Veterinary Medicine Association.

Lyn Acocella-Bagley, CEM, CMP, was recently named Director of National Accounts – Midwest for Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort and Spa. Her previous position was National Sales Manager for Visit Charlotte.

Martin Heneghan has moved to Hilton Worldwide as Area Director of Sales and Marketing. He was the Director of Sales for the Westin Michigan Avenue.

David Causton, general manager of McCormick Place, was promoted recently by venue management company SMG to regional vice president of the company’s Convention Center Division. Causton, who has been with the center since 2004, will maintain his role as general manager of the facility.